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AJ53 OOC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,545 mi
Last recorded96,545 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OOC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 96,545 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advice to change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advice to change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2022 90,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2021 83,632 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 83,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (chassis leg) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts a.b.s wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2020 80,405 miles

Nearside Outer Sill corroded/filler applied to aft part.

Offside Outer Sill corroded.

Fail 30 Jan 2020 80,405 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan/inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill corroded/filler .

Offside Outer Sill corroded.

Fail 30 Jan 2020 80,401 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan/inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill corroded/filler .

Offside Outer Sill corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2019 76,986 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front number plate cracked but still readable

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 76,985 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front number plate cracked but still readable

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 73,475 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 71,085 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2015 71,085 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,854 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 65,516 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 63,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 61,088 miles

nearside rear disc rusted in one place

Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 30 Dec 2009 44,435 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 41,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 35,651 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 35,651 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,177 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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AJ53 OOC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 59,584 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ53 OOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ53 OOC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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